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Specialized - X-Ray Tube ·XRay

TH9412B

High-resolution 16 cm X-ray image intensifier converting fluoroscopic X-ray patterns into bright visible images with approximately 10,000-fold luminance gain.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater
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Description

The TH9412B is a high-resolution X-ray image-intensifier tube that converts an X-ray pattern into a bright visible image for radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

XRay

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published ratings/characteristics audited; detailed numeric data retained in parameter table.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1972 Thomson CSF

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

XRay

Other

  • ® INPUT FIELD

    16

    ® INPUT FIELD : 16 cm

  • ® LUMINANCE GAIN [1]

    10

    ® LUMINANCE GAIN : 10 000

  • ® LUMINANCE GAIN [2]

    0

    ® LUMINANCE GAIN : 10 000

  • considerable expertise in the field of X-ray image intensifier tubes. The TH

    9412

    considerable expertise in the field of X-ray image intensifier tubes. The TH 9412B has the same dimensions and

  • electrode voltages as the previous model TH

    9412 V

    electrode voltages as the previous model TH 9412A ; it can directly replace the latter with improved image

  • Since the TH

    9412 W

    Since the TH 9412B performs very high resolution, the power supply must be carefully designed and especially ripple voltages

  • The TH [1]

    7127 W

    The TH 7127 THOMSON-CSF power supply designed especially for use with the TH 9412B is highly recommended. It delivers

  • The TH [2]

    9412 W

    The TH 7127 THOMSON-CSF power supply designed especially for use with the TH 9412B is highly recommended. It delivers

  • Published value [1]

    0 V

    0. 1 % regulated voltages for all electrodes and is directly energized from 110/220 V - 50/60 Hz line supply.

  • Published value [2]

    1 V

    0. 1 % regulated voltages for all electrodes and is directly energized from 110/220 V - 50/60 Hz line supply.

  • Published value [3]

    110 V

    0. 1 % regulated voltages for all electrodes and is directly energized from 110/220 V - 50/60 Hz line supply.

  • Published value [4]

    220 V

    0. 1 % regulated voltages for all electrodes and is directly energized from 110/220 V - 50/60 Hz line supply.

  • Published value [5]

    50 V

    0. 1 % regulated voltages for all electrodes and is directly energized from 110/220 V - 50/60 Hz line supply.

  • Published value [6]

    60 V

    0. 1 % regulated voltages for all electrodes and is directly energized from 110/220 V - 50/60 Hz line supply.

  • plate of

    2

    plate of 2 mm thickness is provided at the output plane of the housing.

  • Input screen diameter . . . .. L e e e [1]

    16

    Input screen diameter . . . .. L e e e 16+0.5 cm

  • Input screen diameter . . . .. L e e e [2]

    0.5

    Input screen diameter . . . .. L e e e 16+0.5 cm

  • Output image diameter . . . . . .. .. e [1]

    14.212

    Output image diameter . . . . . .. .. e 14.2120.5 mm

  • Output image diameter . . . . . .. .. e [2]

    5

    Output image diameter . . . . . .. .. e 14.2120.5 mm

  • Input field diameter . . . . .. . .. ee e

    16

    Input field diameter . . . . .. . .. ee e 16 cm

  • Typical resolution (Note

    2

    Typical resolution (Note 2) :

  • Minimum luminance gain (Note B) . . .. . .. .. e [1]

    10

    Minimum luminance gain (Note B) . . .. . .. .. e 10 000

  • Minimum luminance gain (Note B) . . .. . .. .. e [2]

    0

    Minimum luminance gain (Note B) . . .. . .. .. e 10 000

  • Maximum background luminance (Note [1]

    7

    Maximum background luminance (Note 7) . . . . ... .. . e 0.06 cd/m?

  • Maximum background luminance (Note [2]

    0.06

    Maximum background luminance (Note 7) . . . . ... .. . e 0.06 cd/m?

  • Photocathode pcvoltage . . . . . . . . .. . ee

    0 V

    Photocathode pcvoltage . . . . . . . . .. . ee . 0 VvV

  • Electrode gl voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . e

    0.3 V

    Electrode gl voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . e 0.3 kV

  • Anode avoltage . .. ... e e

    32 V

    Anode avoltage . .. ... e e 32.0 kV

  • cathode K . . L L

    0

    cathode K . . L L 0 Vv

  • Photocathode pc maximum current . . .. . Le

    500 mA

    Photocathode pc maximum current . . .. . Le 0.5 wuA

  • Electrode g2 maximum CUrrent . . . . .. . L e e

    1 A

    Electrode g2 maximum CUrrent . . . . .. . L e e 1 WA

  • Electrode g4 maximum current (after post-gettering operation) . . ... ... ... ... . ... . ... .. ...,

    10 A

    Electrode g4 maximum current (after post-gettering operation) . . ... ... ... ... . ... . ... .. ..., 10 uA

  • Anode a maximum current (without X-radiation) . . . . . .. .. . e

    2 A

    Anode a maximum current (without X-radiation) . . . . . .. .. . e 2 uA

  • Input diameter for [1]

    14

    Input diameter for 14. 2 mm OULPUL IMAGE . . . . . . o o ittt e e e e e 16 cm

  • Input diameter for [2]

    2

    Input diameter for 14. 2 mm OULPUL IMAGE . . . . . . o o ittt e e e e e 16 cm

  • Input diameter for [3]

    16

    Input diameter for 14. 2 mm OULPUL IMAGE . . . . . . o o ittt e e e e e 16 cm

  • Photocathode pcvoltage . . . . . . . .. .. e e e

    0 V

    Photocathode pcvoltage . . . . . . . .. .. e e e 0 Vv

  • Electrode g1 voltage® . . . . . . .. e [1]

    160 V

    Electrode g1 voltage® . . . . . . .. e 160t0 300 V

  • Electrode g1 voltage® . . . . . . .. e [2]

    300 V

    Electrode g1 voltage® . . . . . . .. e 160t0 300 V

  • Electrode g2 voltage™ . . . . . . ... e [1]

    2700 V

    Electrode g2 voltage™ . . . . . . ... e 2700t0 3700 V

  • Electrode g2 voltage™ . . . . . . ... e [2]

    3700 V

    Electrode g2 voltage™ . . . . . . ... e 2700t0 3700 V

  • S aAnOde G4 . L L e e e e e e e [1]

    2.5

    S aAnOde G4 . L L e e e e e e e 2.5t03.0 kV

  • S aAnOde G4 . L L e e e e e e e [2]

    3

    S aAnOde G4 . L L e e e e e e e 2.5t03.0 kV

  • cathode K . .. . e e e e

    0

    cathode K . .. . e e e e 0 Vv

  • Ripple voltages must not exceed [1]

    0 V

    Ripple voltages must not exceed 0. 3 %.

  • Ripple voltages must not exceed [2]

    3 V

    Ripple voltages must not exceed 0. 3 %.

  • * g1, g2 voltages are given for an anode voltage of

    30 V

    * g1, g2 voltages are given for an anode voltage of 30. O kV.

  • A

    10

    A 10 Megohms resistance protecting the tube against discharge must be inserted in series in the anode circuit inside the

  • As the tube features very high resolution performance, a variation of electrode voltages of

    1 V

    As the tube features very high resolution performance, a variation of electrode voltages of 1 % can alter the image quality.

  • Voltages supplies can be applied to the electrodes in a short time but with a slope not exceeding

    5 V

    Voltages supplies can be applied to the electrodes in a short time but with a slope not exceeding 5 kV/ms.

  • Let tube at rest with voltages applied for potential stabilization before adjusting it. {

    10 V

    Let tube at rest with voltages applied for potential stabilization before adjusting it. {10 s minimum).

  • Electrode voltages in the Test Report are given for an anode voltage of

    30 V

    Electrode voltages in the Test Report are given for an anode voltage of 30 kV. If the tube is operated at a lower anode voltage,

  • aluminum filter. The central resolution is given for

    70

    aluminum filter. The central resolution is given for 70 % of the input field diameter and the peripheral resolution is given for the area between

  • circles of [1]

    70

    circles of 70 % and 90 % of the input field diameter.

  • circles of [2]

    90

    circles of 70 % and 90 % of the input field diameter.

  • minimum contrast, X-ray conditions [1]

    80

    minimum contrast, X-ray conditions : 80 kVp - HVL 7 £ 0. 2 mm Al.input dose rate 100 mR/mn.

  • minimum contrast, X-ray conditions [2]

    7

    minimum contrast, X-ray conditions : 80 kVp - HVL 7 £ 0. 2 mm Al.input dose rate 100 mR/mn.

  • minimum contrast, X-ray conditions [3]

    0

    minimum contrast, X-ray conditions : 80 kVp - HVL 7 £ 0. 2 mm Al.input dose rate 100 mR/mn.

  • minimum contrast, X-ray conditions [4]

    2

    minimum contrast, X-ray conditions : 80 kVp - HVL 7 £ 0. 2 mm Al.input dose rate 100 mR/mn.

  • minimum contrast, X-ray conditions [5]

    100

    minimum contrast, X-ray conditions : 80 kVp - HVL 7 £ 0. 2 mm Al.input dose rate 100 mR/mn.

  • The contrast ratio is measured by inserting a lead disc of [1]

    6

    The contrast ratio is measured by inserting a lead disc of 6 mm thickness in the center of the tube’s input field and covering 10 % of the input

  • The contrast ratio is measured by inserting a lead disc of [2]

    10

    The contrast ratio is measured by inserting a lead disc of 6 mm thickness in the center of the tube’s input field and covering 10 % of the input

  • are irradiated in the same conditions [1]

    80

    are irradiated in the same conditions : 80 kVp - 20 mm A filter - HVL 7 * 0.2 mm Al. The luminance is measured by a photometer which

  • are irradiated in the same conditions [2]

    20

    are irradiated in the same conditions : 80 kVp - 20 mm A filter - HVL 7 * 0.2 mm Al. The luminance is measured by a photometer which

  • are irradiated in the same conditions [3]

    7

    are irradiated in the same conditions : 80 kVp - 20 mm A filter - HVL 7 * 0.2 mm Al. The luminance is measured by a photometer which

  • are irradiated in the same conditions [4]

    0.2

    are irradiated in the same conditions : 80 kVp - 20 mm A filter - HVL 7 * 0.2 mm Al. The luminance is measured by a photometer which

  • where : Mp = magnification measured on a circle covering

    90

    where : Mp = magnification measured on a circle covering 90 % of the input field.

  • Mc = magnification measured on a

    2

    Mc = magnification measured on a 2 cm diameter circle centered on the input field.

  • Published value

    3

    3-\ Anode A White

  • USEFUL INPUT

    210

    USEFUL INPUT 210